Are yards well-kept in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say car is needed

Is M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say it's dog friendly

Does M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say there are sidewalks

Is M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is parking easy in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say parking is easy

Does M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do residents of M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Do kids play outside in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there's wildlife

Is M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are the streets well-lit in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say streets are well-lit

Is M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's quiet

Are there community events in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say there are community events

Would people walk alone at night in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say neighbors are friendly

OFF MARKET

1253 E 17th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
600 sqft

$132,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 4, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $923/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$132,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 4, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $923/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

600 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1253 E 17th Ct.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1943

Living Area

600 sqft

Price/Sqft

$221

About this House

Wow! A beautiful 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home located near downtown Des Moines, Iowa. This home sits on a large lot with alley access. Brand new gutters and exterior paint were added to make this home stand out. New windows were added to make the home efficient. On the main floor you will find a fully remodeled kitchen, full bathroom and two bedrooms. LVL floors run throughout the kitchen and bathroom. New carpet is in the living area and both bedrooms. Brand new cupboards, counter tops, backslash and appliances round out the kitchen. This is a great home for a first time home buyer looking for a remodeled home near the heart of downtown!

1253 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 600 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1943. It last sold for $91,900 on May 28, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $132,300, with a rent estimate of $1,264/month.

Home Details for 1253 E 17th Ct

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1943Year Updated: 2020
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5009 sqft

Price History for 1253 E 17th Ct

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/28/2020	$91,900	Sold	DMMLS #598451
Recording Date 05/28/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/14/2020	$91,900	Pending	Agent Provided

03/18/2020	$91,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,000 (-3%)
03/09/2020	$94,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,000 (-4%)
03/03/2020	$98,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,000 (-1%)
02/26/2020	$99,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $99 (-0%)
02/04/2020	$99,999	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$1,668
Assessment	$106,700

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1253 E 17th Ct

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1313 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$110,000	01/06/26	2	1	980

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $108,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,280 sqft
1243 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
JUN 26, 2026
$80,000
2 bd
1 ba
742 sqft
1241 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
OFF MARKET
Est. $122,300
2 bd
1 ba
804 sqft
1239 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $115,000
2 bd
1 ba
763 sqft
1223 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $95,500
2 bd
1 ba
648 sqft
1215 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $133,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,010 sqft
1267 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $141,100
2 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
1266 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $117,500
3 bd
1 ba
864 sqft
1244 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $145,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,028 sqft
1238 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $96,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,116 sqft
1224 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $122,700
2 bd
1 ba
1,136 sqft
1212 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

M.L. King Jr. Park

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What Locals Say about M.L. King Jr. Park

At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say yards are well-kept
92 % Say car is needed
77 % Say it's dog friendly
75 % Say there are sidewalks
71 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
60 % Say parking is easy
59 % Say there's holiday spirit
56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
50 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say there's wildlife
45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
45 % Say streets are well-lit
44 % Say it's quiet
42 % Say there are community events
33 % Say people would walk alone at night
29 % Say neighbors are friendly

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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8y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for 2 years and stuff has been stolen from my yard, there is graffiti all over my house on the outside."
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Brandi a. N. I.
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8y ago
"Nothing makes my neighborhood unique. The kids are thieves and my stuff has been stolen multiple times."
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